Sphere Plug-In Basics | Inside Sphere

Explore the basic controls and main features of the Sphere plug-in

In our second episode of Inside Sphere, Townsend Labs product expert Julian David walks you through the basic view of the Sphere plug-in. Learn about all of the controls in the plug-in's "Single View", designed to give quick access to great sounds.

You will learn:

What a basic vocal recording looks like in your DAW

How to audition different microphone models

How to use the polar meter to your advantage

Why the Sphere L22 is a dual-channel system

What the Axis and Proximity controls mean

How you can quickly identify bleed and room pick-up with a flick of a switch

Instead of just talking about the different controls and concepts, Julian has brought along a couple of real-world production examples. The video features music by German singer Frau Karo and jazz tenor sax player Matthew Halpin. As a result, the video serves to help you make the most of your own recordings. Following this Sphere plug-in basics video will be a look at the more advanced features accessible in the dual view of the plug-in.

In case you missed the first episode with a basic introduction about Sphere, click here.

The Sphere® system consists of the high precision dual channel L22 microphone, which when paired with the included Sphere plug-in (UAD, VST, AU, AAX Native) accurately models the response of a wide range of mics, including transient response, harmonics, proximity effect, and three-dimensional polar response. Unlock the real multi-dimensional tones of an expanding collection including more than 20 of recording history’s finest microphones.

With Sphere you now can:

Record with the sound of microphones many have only dreamt about

Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics, even after tracking!

Audition the sound of different microphones without tiring the vocalist

Reduce bleed, undesirable room coloration, and other common issues using Off-Axis Correction™

Record in stereo from a single microphone

You are invited to install the free, fully-featured Sphereplug-in for all major platforms and DAWs. Try it now and reimagine our library of pre-recorded tracks.

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